A capricious weather front over the National Capital Region is blending cold snaps with solar flares, resulting in heightened health vulnerabilities and partial air quality gains.
Sharp winds chill mornings and evenings, while rising daytime temps exacerbate dehydration and infections. Case loads for winter ills have spiked 30% in local healthcare setups, signaling a brewing crisis.
IMD details: February 6 max 23°C/min 9°C, humidity 95-55%, light fog likely. February 7: 24/11°C. February 8 brings 23/10°C and moderate fog—no active advisories.
Pollutant dilution from gusts has softened AQI: Noida’s key stations read 243 (Sec-125), 168 (62), 228 (1), 207 (116). Ghaziabad mirrors with 245 (Indirapuram), 294 (Loni), 213 (Sanjay Nagar), 254 (Vasundhara). Better, yet hazardous.
Physicians highlight perils for at-risk populations from this hot-cold cocktail, prescribing layered attire, water intake, and midday shade. NCR’s battle with fluctuating elements underscores the need for adaptive strategies to mitigate ongoing threats.